NCSECS https://www.ncsecs.org National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:11:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 The Center Signs on to Disability Organizations’ Statement on Education Secretary Nominee Dr. Miguel Cardona https://www.ncsecs.org/statement/the-center-signs-on-to-disability-organizations-statement-on-education-secretary-nominee-dr-miguel-cardona/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:09:54 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1870 In response to recent news that President-elect Biden has selected Dr. Miguel Cardona as his nominee for Secretary of Education, the Center has signed on to a statement with fellow disability rights organization thanking the transition team for their efforts and encouraging Dr. Cardona to prioritize educational equity, including for students with disabilities.

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]]> Video—Principles of Equitable Schools in the Context of COVID-19 https://www.ncsecs.org/resource/video-features-principles-of-equitable-schools-during-covid-19/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:23:40 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1868 The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to the entire education system, but students with disabilities have faced disproportionate impacts. In June, the Center's Equity Coalition published the Principles of Equitable Schools in the Context of COVID-19, a set of guidelines for educators working to put equity at the forefront of decision-making. This fall, we caught up with three schools that are working hard to embody these principles: Digital Pioneers Academy in Washington, D.C.; Animo Legacy Charter Middle School in Los Angeles, CA; and Audeo Charter School in San Diego, CA.

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]]> The Center Releases Report on Enrollment of Students with Disabilities in Colorado Charter Schools https://www.ncsecs.org/news/the-center-releases-report-on-enrollment-of-students-with-disabilities-in-colorado-charter-schools/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:52:19 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1866 The National Center for Special Education (the Center) has released a new report examining trends related to enrollment of students with disabilities in Colorado charter schools. Through this report, the Center documented enrollment trends across the state and by authorizing entity, surfaced contributing factors, and identified opportunities for key stakeholders to make short- and long-term changes that can improve students with disabilities’ ability to access and thrive in charter schools.

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]]> Ensuring FAPE for Students with Disabilities During COVID-19: A Resource for Educators https://www.ncsecs.org/resource/ensuring-fape-for-students-with-disabilities-during-covid-1/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:56:00 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1860 The COVID-19 global health crisis has upended the continuity of learning for
students with disabilities. Despite these ongoing challenges, the right to a free
appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities remains in
place. As schools shift to more distance learning, teams of educators are left
to redesign what FAPE looks like when they cannot be physically present with
their students. This guide offers a decision-making model that aims to balance
individual student needs within a virtual learning context, as well as a range of
exemplars showing how this model can be applied.

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]]> Equity Coalition Statement on Discipline During COVID-19 https://www.ncsecs.org/news/equity-coalition-statement-on-discipline-during-covid-19/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:13:41 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1857 The members of the Equity Coalition believe that it is now more important than ever for schools to commit to permanently rejecting harsh exclusionary discipline practices for all students and especially for those with disabilities.

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]]> The Center’s Key Education Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration https://www.ncsecs.org/statement/the-centers-key-education-policy-priorities-for-the-biden-administration/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:43:15 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1856 We look forward to working closely with the Biden Administration and see great opportunity in the joint priorities we share regarding educators, school resources, student-centered supports, and federal investments that lead to every child having access to a high-quality education.

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]]> The Center Signs Letter to the Biden Education Transition Team https://www.ncsecs.org/news/the-center-signs-letter-to-the-biden-education-transition-team/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:35:28 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1853 As the Biden education transition team conducts its search for the next Secretary of Education, the Center has joined fellow advocacy organizations in signing onto a letter expressing concerns about the possible nomination of Lily Eskelon Garcia.

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]]> Trends in Special Education in Charter and Traditional Public Schools by U.S. State https://www.ncsecs.org/top-10-resources/trends-in-special-education-in-charter-and-traditional-public-schools-by-u-s-state/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:26:51 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1732 This interactive visual database includes data on enrollment, discipline, local educational agency (LEA) status, authorizer, and funding aimed at building understanding of the special education landscape and related trends across every state in the nation.

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]]> Sources, Methodology, and Definitions: Trends in Special Education in Charter and Traditional Public Schools by U.S. State https://www.ncsecs.org/resource/sources-methodology-and-definitions-trends-in-special-education-in-charter-and-traditional-public-schools-by-u-s-state/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:26:39 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1733 This page provides sources, methodology, and definitions for the Center's interactive database, Trends in Special Education in Charter and Traditional Public Schools by U.S. State.

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]]> Happy 45th Birthday, IDEA! https://www.ncsecs.org/news/happy-45th-birthday-idea/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:10:37 +0000 https://www.ncsecs.org/?p=1849 This week, as we focus on gratitude, we’re also celebrating the 45th birthday of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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